FY-23 ivhq - food supplements

The State of Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the procurement of various food supplements for the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, Illinois for the fiscal year 2023 (July 2022 - June 2023). The RFQ specifies six different food supplement items, including Two Cal HN, Glucerna, and Ensure, all produced by Abbott Nutrition. The quantities listed are estimates based on current consumption, with the actual order quantities to be placed throughout the fiscal year on an as-needed basis. Quotes must be submitted by May 25, 2022, and the winning vendor will be selected based on the lowest total bid for all products. The RFQ outlines the pricing terms, stating that all quoted prices must be valid for 90 days, include shipping and handling charges, and that no price increases will be accepted. The agency reserves the right to reject all offers, award by item or group, and waive minor defects. The vendor must agree to partial shipments in case of delays on the total order and adhere to COVID-19 protections, including the use of face coverings, vaccination, or testing requirements as mandated by the state of Illinois.

The solicitation documents include the Standard Terms and Conditions for contracts with the State of Illinois, as well as Forms A and B Certifications and Disclosures required for vendors to be eligible to bid on or offer proposals for state and local contract opportunities in Illinois. These forms cover topics such as the vendor's registration in the Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG), disclosures of any lobbying activities, disclosure of current and pending contracts with the State of Illinois, compliance with civil rights laws, absence of delinquent debts, and adherence to environmental and labor laws. The state does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this opportunity, and the incumbent vendor or current contractor is not specified. The budget range or possible award value for this RFQ is also not disclosed.